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Renzo Gracie MMA Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 105 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Middletown, New York
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Drop-ins drop-ins run around $40 — many gyms also offer monthly memberships and a discounted first session, so ask about new-member rates
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth muay thai classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule rgamiddletown.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (845) 695-0620
Hours
| Monday | 9:30 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:30 AM–12:30 PM, 3–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:30 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 10:30 AM–12:30 PM, 3–10 PM |
| Friday | 9:30 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“There is no better place in the Hudson Valley to train for all levels of competition or just to get in shape.”
“I literally spent over a month watching the coaches before I brought my daughter to attend and ultimately started attending myself.”
Other martial arts here
“If you're considering trying Boxing, Kickboxing, Muay Thai, BJJ, Submission Grappling, MMA, Classes for kids are also available.”
“If you're considering trying Boxing, Kickboxing, Muay Thai, BJJ, Submission Grappling, MMA, Classes for kids are also available.”
“If you're considering trying Boxing, Kickboxing, Muay Thai, BJJ, Submission Grappling, MMA, Classes for kids are also available.”
“Reno Gracie MMA Academy in Middletown, NY, has been an amazing place for my son.”
What members say
“BJJ was more of the same, coach Z was very knowledgeable and explained things very well.”
“There is no better place in the Hudson Valley to train for all levels of competition or just to get in shape.”
“The flexible hours make it easy to fit training into my busy schedule, and the instructors are top-notch - knowledgeable, friendly, and always willing to help.”
“The class was very informative the warmups were great and rolling with all the students and different belts was a very enlightening experience.”
“Affordable, and has many different options depending on what you want to learn/train.”
From the reviews
Went in for my first time it was very welcoming. I was introduced as a new student, the staff as well as the current students made me feel part of the group .The class was very informative the warmups were great and rolling with all the students and different belts was a very enlightening experience.
Reno Gracie MMA Academy in Middletown, NY, has been an amazing place for my son. He’s on an IEP and struggles with sensory and behavioral challenges, but the coaches here have been incredibly patient and understanding.
"5/5 stars! I'm so impressed with RENZO GRACIE MMA ACADEMY in Middletown, NY.The flexible hours make it easy to fit training into my busy schedule, and the instructors are top-notch - knowledgeable, friendly, and always willing to help.
As a coach and more importantly a father I can speak first hand to the not only the skill of the staff but the ability to bring the best out yourself or your child. I literally spent over a month watching the coaches before I brought my daughter to attend and ultimately started attending myself.
New to muay thai? Start at Renzo Gracie MMA Academy
Renzo Gracie MMA Academy comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or a kick, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the conditioning to you. Second, you won't be thrown into sparring — reputable gyms build fundamentals (stance, footwork, and the basic strikes of the "art of eight limbs") for weeks before any contact, and sparring stays optional. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first muay thai class at Renzo Gracie MMA Academy
Nervous about walking into a muay thai gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling the basics on pads and bags — not fighting. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: shorts or athletic wear and a t-shirt; you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and hand wraps if you have them — many gyms lend gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves, wraps, a mouthguard, and shin guards. Sparring is optional and comes later, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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